The little white lie, definition: A minor, polite or harmless lie, fib. How many of us have told a little lie? White lies are usually excused because it doesn’t do any great harm, and most are used to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. We’ve all lied, and if you say you never have, you’re probably lying. more

JERUSALEM — The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization is launching a new kashrut supervision authority, which will put it in competition with Israel’s Chief Rabbinate. “This program is … more

As we enter 2019, I think more and more about ways in which the food choices we make impact our planet. We are the guardians of the earth, and it is our job to treasure it and protect it from … more

This year, I’m not going overboard. Everything has changed in the era of corona, Pesach included. Yet we must celebrate, even if we are the lone attendee. … more

For many Jews, predominantly Sephardim, Rosh Hashana foods extend way beyond apples and honey. Among the numerous simanim (foods that have symbolic … more

I hope that the beginning of spring has renewed everyone’s spirits as more and more of us get vaccinated and venture outdoors. I love early spring — the air smells wonderful, the … more

The sun did not shine, it wasn’t too cold to play So Jerry and his friends gathered in his dorm room on that cold wintry day. “No school” was declared in YU to the students’ glee and of course a plan was hatched to drive up to Grossinger’s and ski more

The crockpot has never been my favorite kitchen gadget. When I am prepping dinner during busy weeks, I typically don’t make long-simmering meals that require my attention but rather just throw … more

For 40 years, Rosh Hashana dinner at the Hofman house was the place to be. More than 30 or so family members and friends gathered at our long refectory table, with teens at a card table (the … more

To make it into your fancy cup, specialty coffee undergoes a long, arduous and often continent-crossing journey during which the beans must be maintained at just the right levels of humidity and look … more